CVE-2024-51790
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, including web shells, to WordPress servers running the HB AUDIO GALLERY plugin. Attackers can gain complete control of affected websites. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress HB AUDIO GALLERY Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or use as part of a botnet.
Likely Case
Website defacement, malware distribution, credential theft, and backdoor persistence.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are blocked at WAF level or server permissions prevent execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST request with malicious file upload bypassing file type restrictions.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.0.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hb-audio-gallery/wordpress-hb-audio-gallery-plugin-3-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find HB AUDIO GALLERY. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate hb-audio-gallery
Block Upload Directory
linuxPrevent execution of uploaded files in wp-content/uploads/hb-audio-gallery directory.
chmod -R 644 /path/to/wp-content/uploads/hb-audio-gallery/*
find /path/to/wp-content/uploads/hb-audio-gallery -type f -name '*.php' -delete
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable or remove the HB AUDIO GALLERY plugin from all WordPress installations.
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file uploads to the affected plugin endpoints.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > HB AUDIO GALLERY version. If version is 3.0 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get hb-audio-gallery --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 3.0.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/hb-audio-gallery/upload.php with file uploads
- Unusual file creations in wp-content/uploads/hb-audio-gallery/ directory
Network Indicators:
- POST requests with Content-Type: multipart/form-data targeting plugin upload endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/hb-audio-gallery/upload.php" AND http_method="POST"